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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 110.88 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 110.88 and 54.76 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 110.88 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/110.88 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 110.88 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 6,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.79/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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